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US bond funds suffer fifth weekly outflow on tariff-driven inflation fears

U.S. bond funds came under heavy selling pressure in the week to April 16, highlighting concerns that U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff measures could fuel inflation and push the economy into a recession. Investors divested U.S. bond funds for a fifth successive week to the tune of $10.07 billion on a net basis, while in the previous week there were about $15.64 billion worth of net sales, data from LSEG Lipper showed. U.S. short-to-intermediate investment-grade funds had a net $6.3 billion worth of disposals after a net $6.66 billion worth of sales in the previous week.

3 of Wall Street’s Favorite Stocks with Mounting Challenges

Wall Street is overwhelmingly bullish on the stocks in this article, with price targets suggesting significant upside potential. However, it’s worth remembering that analysts rarely issue sell ratings, partly because their firms often seek other business from the same companies they cover.

3 Cash-Producing Stocks in Hot Water

Generating cash is essential for any business, but not all cash-rich companies are great investments. Some produce plenty of cash but fail to allocate it effectively, leading to missed opportunities.